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Helen Smith, Schools Sports Co-ordinator based at JKCC, would like to inform you of details of a rowing course to be held at the Mount Batten Water Sports Centre in September and October.
Posted on Thursday, 15 July 2010
Year 7 Fashion Show with a difference
Wednesday saw the third annual Integrated Curriculum Trash Fashion Show. Every student in Year 7 has been working really hard to create a piece of unique fashion clothing from recycled items as part of their IC lessons.
Students then had the fantastic opportunity to show their work to the rest of the year group by walking down the catwalk. Mr Brake said that this year's show was the best yet and was really impressed by the high standard of design and student committment to the project.
Well done to all who took part.
Posted on Thursday, 15 July 2010
Primary School Swimming Gala held at JKCC
Montpelier, Shakespeare, Pennycross, Mayflower and Hyde Park Primary Schools competed in this year's swimming gala which was held at JKCC on Wednesday, 14 July.
In very heavy showers, the gala went on regardless and the Year 5 students took part in 19 different races including individual races, team races and some novelty races.
The winners were Hyde Park with Montpelier as runners up. Well done to all who took part and many thanks to Swim Cats who supported this gala and who provided medals and trophy.
Posted onThursday, 15 July 2010
'Aim Higher' in Fashion Project at TR2
Rachel Best, Parent Support Advisor based at JKCC reports...
A group of enthusiastic parents and JKCC students worked together over a six week period with designer Meier Williams at the TR2 studios to produce a stunning costume each from recycled clothes.
Everyone was eager to learn new skills to produce their eye-catching outfit; cutting, hand-sewing and getting to grips with an electric sewing machine. Next came the make-over photo session for the 'In Fashion' magazine.
Creative make-up artist, Karen Mills, made everyone look fantastic adding glitter , flowers and jewels as a final touch. Hair was creatively styled in minutes by stylist, Dan. Finally, the models were ready for the photo-shoot in the grounds of TR2.
The next photo session took place in the National Trust gardens of Antony House on a beautiful sunny day. The group looked out of this world in costumes made out of coloured plastic bags!
Posted on Wednesday, 14 July 2010
JKCC Art Department and National Marine Aquarium
Year 10 BTEC Art and Design students have been working with the National Marine Aquarium to produce a spectacular exhibition for British fish.
Students have worked really hard and created hangings and sculptures which can be seen around the British marine waters tank. The exhibition is running from now throughout the summer. We strongly recommend students, parents, carers and staff to view it. Year 10 Art students have made a big committment to this project and have taken a lot of care and pride in  their work to ensure that this is a great success. They are a real credit to us.
Congratulations to all Year 10 Art students who will be going back to the Aquarium on Wednesday, 14 July to see all their work displayed.
Posted on Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Mini Olympics held at JKCC
Helen Smith, Schools Sport Co-ordinator reports....
In the morning, we invited 16 of the more able Year 2's up to JKCC for a morning of competitive, challenging activities. The activities were run by JKCC sports leaders and included football skills, skipping, speed bounce, javelin throws and many more. At the end of the morning, when all the points were added up, Shakespeare emerged as the winners with Manadon as second place and Knowle as third.
In the afternoon, the rest of the Year 2 pupils from all six schools came for an afternoon of activitites. This was based on participating and getting active rather than competition.
It was an exhausting day for all involved but thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks to all the schools for supporting this event - it must have broken the school record for the number of six year olds in two school halls at any one time!
To read more of the sports events organised through JKCC please CLICK HERE.
Posted on Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Short Break information for Parents and Carers of disabled children and young people
With the summer holidays approaching fast, here is some useful information regarding holiday schemes and activities for disabled children and young people CLICK HERE.
Posted onTuesday, 13 July 2010
Parents' Evening for Year 6 students (Year 7 September 2010 intake)
There will be a Parents' Evening for current Year 6 students, Year 7 September 2010 intake, on Thursday, 15 July 2010.
Posted on Monday, 5 July 2010 |
Plymouth Olympic diver Tonia Couch, a former John Kitto pupil, helped the school launch its week of activities on Monday. Students are participating in their new team colours; the academy will have four 'learning families' which are Avon, Dart, Plym and Tavy. The family that accrues the most points over the week will get a trophy.
All of the activities and sports are judged on the key values such as respect, friendship, determination, excellence, courage and teamwork.
The new academy will be led by Pete Grainger who will become principal.